Block 26
6 1/2″ x 6 1/2″ unfinished
Cutting Instructions
From the dark purple, cut:
(2) 2” x 2” squares
From the purple fabric, cut:
(1) 3 ½” x 3 ½” square
From the light purple fabric, cut:
(4) 2” x 2” squares
From the yellow fabric, cut:
(2) 2” x 2” squares
(1) 3 ½” x 3 ½” square
From the background fabric, cut:
(4) 2” x 2” squares
(4) 2 ½” x 2 ½” squares
Assembly
Flying Geese
Mark four background 2″ squares in half diagonally once. Lay two background marked squares over a purple 3 1/2″ square in diagonally opposite corners. Sew a quarter inch from the marked line on both sides. Cut apart and press.
Lay a background square over the corner of the purple triangle. Sew a quarter inch from the marked line on both sides. Cut apart and press. Repeat with the other purple triangle.
Trim Flying Geese to 2 1/2″ x 1 1/2″ rectangle. Make 4.
Need help making Flying Geese? Watch this video.
Repeat with the light purple 2″ and the yellow 3 1/2″ squares.
Trim Flying Geese to 2 1/2″ x 1 1/2″ rectangle. Make 4.
Sew the background/purple Flying Geese to the light purple/yellow Flying Geese as shown below.
Unit measures 2 1/2″ square. Make 4.
Half Square Triangles
Mark the wrong side of the yellow 2” squares in half diagonally once. Lay a marked yellow square over a dark purple 2” square, right sides together. Sew a quarter inch from each side of the marked line. Cut apart on the marked line.
Trim unit to 1 1/2” square. Make 4.
Need help with Half Square Triangles? Watch this helpful video.
Sew the four Half Square Triangles into pairs as shown below. Make 2.
Sew the two rows together to make the center unit.
Unit measures 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″.
Block Assembly
Use the block diagram above to layout the block into three rows. Sew the units into rows.
Sew the rows together to complete the block.
Block measures 6 ½” x 6 ½” unfinished.
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